As I write this column, it is 9.43 a.m. of Monday, August 29, 2005. I am writing while my kids watch ‘I, Robot’ on DVD. They woke up late and had a late breakfast. No … [Read more...]
Reconciliation or something else?
August 25, 2005 By
In its common context, reconciliation means settling differences. Reconciliation became a household word during the term of former president Cory Aquino. There were even … [Read more...]
Separating issues from personalities
August 23, 2005 By
Most times, I write my column by starting with a title. It kind of sets a theme and a mood. When my husband walked into the room and read the title, his immediate reaction … [Read more...]
Francisco Jr. vs. House of Representatives
August 18, 2005 By
Three impeachment complaints have been filed against Gloria Arroyo. The first was filed by lawyer Oliver Lozano. The second was filed by lawyer Jose Rizalino Lopez and the … [Read more...]
Barbequed beef short ribs
August 17, 2005 By 4 Comments
Beef short ribs are usually sold chopped up for cooking stews. My husband bought the uncut beef short ribs from Price Smart and they seemed to me that they were calling out to … [Read more...]
Sam’s Japanese rolls
August 16, 2005 By 13 Comments
My 12-year-old daughter was craving for maki last Sunday but the only Japanese restaurant in the mall where we were was one her dad didn't care to go to. She was so … [Read more...]
Exploitation and self-preservation
August 16, 2005 By
We have three cats at home—Mai-mai (mommy cat), Dixie (a female cat from her first litter) and Puti (a male cat from her second litter). We adopted the mommy cat over two … [Read more...]
Beef pares
August 13, 2005 By 14 Comments
Just like Manang Kusinera who gets nostalgic over beef pares, I occasionally think about the times I've enjoyed steaming bowls of rice and tender boiled beef topped with lots … [Read more...]
Easy dessert crepes
August 11, 2005 By 14 Comments
I found a recipe for crepes at the back of a Maya pancake mix box and I've been having crepes for breakfast for two days. The batter is really just a diluted pancake batter … [Read more...]
Education and the pursuit of money
August 11, 2005 By
My August 9th column titled Exodus and Patriotism about how Filipinos view the goals of education vis a vis its effect on the exodus of Filipino professionals drew a long … [Read more...]
Exodus and patriotism
August 9, 2005 By
A news report came out last week quoting Health Secretary Francisco Duque that “About 6,000 doctors in the Philippines are studying to become nurses so they can find … [Read more...]
Mango syrup for pancakes
August 5, 2005 By 6 Comments
When my husband came home yesterday with a jar of mango jam, I immediately imagined crepes with mango syrup. See, this jam is thick, not the kind that drips off a spoon. It … [Read more...]
Easy gravy
August 4, 2005 By 3 Comments
The secret of a good gravy is in the drippings of fried or grilled meat. But did you know that you can make a good gravy without the fatty drippings? I know. It sounds like a … [Read more...]
Incredible witnesses
August 4, 2005 By
Michaelangelo Zuce says that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo personally participated in the distribution of suhol (grease money), and proceeds from jueteng at that, to … [Read more...]
Basil and garlic toast
August 3, 2005 By 7 Comments
What a morning! No one woke up to the blaring of the alarm clock. It was 7.00 o'clock when my husband was roused by the honking of the school bus. Darn, and the kids were … [Read more...]
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